Sociocultural Anthropology (Master)
Heidelberg UniversityDuration
Varies
Language
English
Tuition
No tuition fee
Deadline
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About this program
The master programme sociocultural anthropology predominantly studies non-European lifeworlds comparatively with the goal to understand them descriptively. The consecutive Master programme in Anthropology we offer at the Institute of Anthropology provides a theoretically and empirically well-founded and in-depth training in Social and Cultural Anthropology. In a globalised world, Anthropology plays a special role as a humanistic comparative discipline that looks at the variety of human ways of life and cultural perspectives. The subject of the programme is the advanced study of cultural processes and dynamics in a globally connected world, without losing sight of the local and emplaced dimensions of everyday life. The programme qualifies students to recognise and understand local, regional and global cultural processes in terms of meanings, values, communications and practices. These cultural processes draw together aspects of economy, religion, politics, health, kinship, aesthetics and other aspects of culture and society. The regional foci lie on Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania, but other world regions and Western societies are also covered under the programme’s comparative scope. The Master programme deepens theoretical, methodological and regional knowledge, while it equips students with the tools necessary to conduct independent scientific research, tackle complex problems, and carry out in-depth analyses of socio-cultural issues. Graduates are subsequently able to work independently in various professional settings or carry out PhD work.
Study mode
Full-time
Specializations
Career paths
Program details
- Thesis required
- Study abroad possible
- PhD track possible
Official documents
Required documents
General requirements for Master programs in Germany. Program-specific requirements are shown once you start a journey for this program.
- Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
- Certified translation of Bachelor's degree certificate
- Certified transcript of records (all semesters)
- Valid passport (photo page copy)
- Tabular curriculum vitae (CV)
Academic requirements
Recognized prior bachelor's degree
A completed bachelor's (or equivalent) that the university recognizes for master's admission. Check anabin and the specific program. Dreemli does not issue denklik or admission decisions. Recognition is decided by anabin, uni-assist, and/or the university.
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